Albanian Parties in North Macedonia Clash Over Language Issues, VLEN Accuses DUI of Promoting Serbian
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11th Day of Protests: Albanians from Abroad Expected to Join Demonstrations in Tirana
Citizens are continuing their protests this Wednesday, marking the 11th consecutive day of demonstrations, with their main demand being the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama. As in previous days, protesters gathered at 6:00 p.m. in Skanderbeg Square before marching toward the government headquarters. Speeches by organizers, activists, and citizens …
Parliament to Convene Tomorrow, Interpellations Dominate the Agenda
The Albanian Parliament will convene on Thursday for its next plenary session, with the agenda expected to be dominated by six interpellations requested by opposition lawmakers with members of the government cabinet, including Prime Minister Edi Rama. MP Agron Shehaj has requested an interpellation with the Prime Minister regarding the …
Western Balkans Youth Need More Skills to Recognise Online Fakes: BIRN Report
New report concludes that young people in the Western Balkan need enhanced practical skills to detect fake news on the internet and social media, but also improvements in online platforms’ standards and transparency to make false information easier to recognise. Original post Here
Albania at advanced stage in EU negotiations on goods movement and external relations chapters
TIRANA, June 10 – Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation Enkelejd Musabelliu reported to the Foreign Policy Committee on Albania’s progress in European Union accession negotiations for Chapter 1 “Free Movement of Goods” and Chapter 30 “External Relations”. He said Chapter 1 focuses on technical standards and regulatory alignment for …
Conservation Works to Begin Soon at Bylis Archaeological Park
TIRANA, June 1 – Conservation works will start within days at the Bylis Archaeological Park and the Klos site. The project will also upgrade tourism infrastructure and build a multifunctional center. It aims to strengthen visitor services and local economic activity. Representatives from the European Union Delegation in Albania, the …
Albania and New Jersey National Guard expand cooperation from military education to cyber defence
TIRANA, June 10 – Minister of Defence Ermal Nufi and Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Arben Kingji met US Air Force Brigadier General Yvonne L. Mays in the United States. Mays also serves as Adjutant General of the State of New Jersey and Commissioner for Military Affairs. The meeting …
PM Rama: Milot–Balldren road to boost tourism and economy in northern Albania
TIRANA, June 10 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said the start of works on the Milot–Balldren road segment marks an important step for Shkodër, Lezha, and northern Albania. He made the remarks in a post on social media. Rama said the project will improve mobility and road safety. He added …
Film “Take Me to Qafë e Botës to See Chameria”: A Human and Historical Story of Homesickness
A large audience in Tirana attended the premiere of the film “Më çoni në Qafë të Botës të shoh Çamërinë” (“Take Me to Qafë e Botës to See Chameria”). The film is a production by the Çamëria Foundation “Hasan Tahsini” and Alket Veliu. It is written by Luan Rama and …
Speaker Peleshi meets Greek Parliament Deputy Speaker and European Affairs Chair Plakiotakis in Athens on EU integration
TIRANA, June 10 – Speaker of Parliament Niko Peleshi met Ioannis Plakiotakis in Athens. Plakiotakis serves as Chair of the European Affairs Committee and First Deputy Speaker of the Greek Parliament. The talks focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation between Albania and Greece and supporting Albania’s European Union integration process. Both …
Albania’s Special Prosecution has issued 20 arrest warrants and seized over 100 million euros in assets as it maps out alleged drug money flowing into major construction projects across Albania, including a resort promoted by relatives of Donald Trump. Original post Here
Albania hosted the 42nd EYCA Conference and General Assembly for the first time. The event focused on international youth cooperation, the exchange of ideas, and stronger youth policies. The conference brought together representatives from different countries to discuss opportunities and challenges facing young people. Among the participants were Erjona Ismaili …
Toni Gogu met with Mattias Guyomar in Strasbourg. During the meeting, the two officials discussed the implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights. They also reviewed the execution of rulings issued by the European Court of Human Rights and the progress of Albania’s justice reform. Furthermore, Gogu described the …
Silvio Gonzato took part in an event marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention. UNHCR Albania, Albania’s Ministry of Interior, and other partners organized the event in Tirana. During his remarks, Gonzato stressed that the Refugee Convention remains a cornerstone of international protection for people fleeing persecution, violence, …
Justice Minister Toni Gogu took part in the informal meeting of the Council of Europe’s Justice Ministers. He spoke during a panel on the role of financial intelligence in combating money laundering and financial crime. During his remarks, Gogu stressed that the main challenge today is not collecting financial information. …
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said that Albania has recently made significant progress on its path toward European Union membership. According to Kos, Albania met the Interim Benchmarks Assessment Report (IBAR) requirements on the rule of law. As a result, the country can now begin the process of closing …
Andreas Schieder said the European Parliament will reaffirm Albania’s strong commitment to the European Union. Speaking during a plenary session of the European Parliament, Schieder praised Albania’s progress in the accession process. He noted that the country opened all negotiation clusters within just 13 months. In addition, Albania recently achieved …
Kosovo and the European Commission held the annual meeting of the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) Monitoring Committee. The meeting focused on the implementation of EU financial and technical support for Kosovo. In addition, participants reviewed reforms that support Kosovo’s path toward European integration. Since 2007, the European Union has …
Ferit Hoxha met with Günter Krichbaum during his visit to Luxembourg. The two officials discussed Albania’s path toward European Union membership. They also reviewed the current momentum of the EU enlargement process. Furthermore, Hoxha said they exchanged views on the opportunities created by the renewed focus on enlargement across Europe. …
In Albania, real civic society is no longer in donor-funded conference rooms. It is in the streets. By Mrika Temali Tirana Times, June 16, 2026 – Thirty-five years after the fall of communism, Albania offers a bitter paradox. The European Union, Western governments and international foundations have spent millions indeed …